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Office of the Provost
Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University
Executive Vice President and Provost
Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost. He is a professor of mechanical engineering and most recently served as the first dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. At Ohio University Dr. Leo manages the academic deans and a variety of offices that foster academic quality and student success.
Welcome Provost Leo
Donald J. Leo, Ph.D., became the Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University on July 1, 2024. He shared his journey to OHIO and his vision for the Office of the Provost during the University Updates on September 26, 2024.
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Latest News
The Walter Center for Strategic Leadership in the College of Business hosted a standout session of its LEAD Live series featuring Executive Vice President and Provost Donald Leo.
Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO’s international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.
Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.